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Brain Neuro
As you are reading these words, certain regions of your brain are displaying a flurry of millisecond-fast electrical activity. Visualizing and…
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Elderly hands holding a ball
A randomized, double blind human clinical trial conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that supplementation with GlyNAC – a…
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Study finds lunches brought from home did not meet National School Lunch Program guidelines.
As children head back to school, many parents are seeking cost-effective, healthy lunch options. Courtney Cary, senior registered dietitian in the…
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A microscopy image of a typical neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that develops from neural cells on the adrenal glands, accounts for 15% of childhood cancer deaths. Almost half of…
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vegetarian fare
When pursuing a vegetarian or vegan diet, it’s important to be thoughtful about planning meals to ensure sufficient nutrient intake. Parents of…
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Close up of woman's skin
Late summer often brings the hottest days of the year and while it’s important to protect your skin from overexposure to the sun’s rays, it also is…
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Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center Front Desk
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine received a five-year, $5.5 million-plus grant from the National Cancer Institute for research on liver…
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Girls running on their track team
A new school year presents the opportunity for many students to start a new physical activity or get back into playing their favorite sport, but it’s…
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Liver Cancer
Texas has the highest rate of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) – the most common form of liver cancer – in the U.S. Within Texas, incidence rates vary…
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Red and black pickle ball paddle and green balls
As pickleball is becoming increasingly popular among older adults, they should be mindful of injuries that occur while playing the sport. A Baylor…
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Advanced Lung Disease Conference
Research led by a team at Baylor College of Medicine identifies new genetic risk factors for lung cancer. The cross-ancestry genome-wide association…
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A child saving money in a piggy bank
Many families may not have the financial means to enroll their children in summer activities or after-school extracurriculars this year, but parents…
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Cullen Building fisheye
A Baylor College of Medicine multi-institution, collaborative study to determine the effectiveness and safety of commonly used pacing treatments for…
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Analytical tool predicts genes that can cause disease by producing altered proteins
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Dr. David L. Nelson, professor of molecular and human genetics and holder of the Cullen…
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Older couple walking in the shade
As older adults age, their ability to regulate body temperature becomes increasingly more difficult, especially during hot summer months. The heat…
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Stacks of coins
The potential for a recession has spurred anxiety in people across the country. A Baylor College of Medicine expert offers tips on how to manage…
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